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In June, the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium—together with the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania—presented “From Wrongs to Rights: A Living History of an Unfinished … [Read more...] about Consortium presents overview of disability advocacy history to Pitt faculty

An i go home sequel is in the works with a planned release date in late 2018. WITF (the Harrisburg PBS affiliate) and the Commonwealth Institute, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania History … [Read more...] about Work begins on sequel to “i go home” documentary

A new book by Bill Steigerwald tracks the life and work of Ray Sprigle, a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The book, 30 Days a Black Man: The Forgotten Story That … [Read more...] about New book recalls undercover work of Pittsburgh reporter

Please take a moment to sign the “Support Employment First Legislation for Pennsylvania” petition.  Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s Employment First executive order was a great first step, but the … [Read more...] about Sign the Employment First petition to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities

On July 26, a rally in downtown Pittsburgh will mark the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act,.The march celebrates what has already been achieved and looks ahead to … [Read more...] about Rally in Pittsburgh celebrates 27th anniversary of ADA signing

The vote on the Senate healthcare bill (Better Care Reconciliation Act, or BRCA) has been delayed until after the 4th of July recess, but it is not canceled, and the time to act is now.  The … [Read more...] about Senate bill threatens years of progress on disability rights, community living